As an Indian, I never imagined I'd ever see the steely grey body of a Pakistani Air Force Plane serve as a backdrop to my country's national carrier Air India in Kathmandu. That too, in such a particular context of relief and rescue efforts. From the cabin, I couldn't help but contemplate the ugly indoctrination and brainwashing my country's people have been subjected to over the last 12 months by right wing politicians. To hate Muslims, to hate the color green, to hate Pakistan, to treat them as the common enemy, Love Jihad and what not. Divide and rule may bring short-term benefits but in the end humanity prevails.

The deserted departure lounge suddenly filled up with members of the Pakistani Air Force. Their superior seemed deep in thought as his men awaited further orders to begin unpacking relief material from their plane.

This pic was taken at 8.15 am on 18th May 2015 at the International Airport Departures. On a normal day, people struggle to find a seat and fight for elbow space. Today, I am left with all the seats in the world to choose from.

After 3 days of no contact following the April 25th killer quake, I finally met Bhumika in Lazimpat. She had spent the day searching through hospitals for the missing body of her transgender friend and community member. Going through rows of decaying, unrecognizable corpses, several with smashed craniums and some frozen mid-air in a terrified scream was not easy for her. Yet, she recounted it in a matter-of-fact way while taking care of the funeral pyre wood and other logistics. This is her moments before the cremation.

A 2-minute video I shot a transgender friend Bhumika Shrestha the day before the Gay Pride (Gai Jatra) in Kathmandu. She did not participate in it this year due to personal reasons however we spoke a lot about transgender affairs in Nepal. Despite looming obstacles thanks to red tape in identity and documentation, she is hopeful.